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Northern Lights: Tips to spot the aurora tonight - as it lights up UK skies for the first time this autumn
Tuesday night may be your last chance to see them for some time š
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Main Northampton road to close this evening for unknown period of time due to burst water main
A main Northampton road is set to close this evening, for an unknown period of time, due to a burst water main.
Murder detectives re-appeal for witnesses one month on from death of Robert Brown in Northampton
Detectives in a murder investigation are once again appealing for witnesses one month on from the death of Robert Brown in Northampton.
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The John Griff Column: When doing āyour bitā means a lot moreā¦
Earlier this week I had an experience which I hadnāt anticipated would have quite the effect on me that it did. It was something that I thought Iād take in my stride as part of a natural cycle of things. And yet, when it actually came to doing what I had decided to do, I felt a strange feeling, ...
Here's why there was a 'large police presence' in this Northampton street over the weekend
Here's why there was a large police presence in this Northampton street over the weekend.
Northampton rapist sentenced in his absence after he fled UK while on bail following his trial
A Northampton rapist has been sentenced in his absence after he fled the UK while on bail following his trial.
'Amazing' rooftop bar in Northampton quietly closes down after six years in business ā venue reopens under new ownership
A well-known rooftop bar in Northampton has quietly closed after six years in business ā but the venue has reopened under new ownership.
37-year-old Northampton man wanted by police after being charged with three shop thefts and possession of cannabis
A Northampton man is wanted by police after being charged with three shop thefts and possession of cannabis.
WANTED: Woman charged with theft from Northampton shop who failed to appear in court
A woman who has been charged with theft from a Northampton shop is wanted by police after she failed to appear in court.
Screen time: 'I'm a digital-savvy mum - why now is the best time to talk about phone use with your kids'
September is the perfect time for a tech reset š±
Revealed: 33 locations where mobile speed cameras could be in Northampton in September
The latest list of potential speed camera locations has revealed 33 sites in Northampton.
Resident shares fears over the potential for allotments to be turned into recreational space in the future
A resident has shared her fears over the potential for allotments to be repurposed into recreational space in the future.
New development of 20 affordable homes on edge of Northamptonshire village set for approval
A new development of affordable homes could be built on the edge of a Northamptonshire village, as the council is set to approve plans this week.
More than 100 objections lodged against controversial solar farm just 70 metres from closest homes in Northamptonshire village
A controversial bid to build a major solar farm just 70 metres away from the closest homes in a rural village just south of Northampton has received more than 100 objections.
Plans approved to open brand new restaurant at closed down pub in busy Northampton road
Plans have been approved to open a brand new restaurant at a closed down pub along a busy Northampton road.
New family-run grill house restaurant NOW OPEN in busy part of Northampton āĀ and itās ābetter than Nandoāsā, says the owner
A new family-run grill house restaurant has now opened its doors in a busy part of Northampton ā and it is ābetter than Nandoāsā, says the owner.
Meet the skin clinic founder who has saved lives following her own cancer diagnosis and treatment
Meet the skin clinic founder from Northampton who has saved lives following her own cancer diagnosis and treatment.
In pictures: Five very cute babies born in Northampton in August 2025
More summer babies welcomed to the world...
Council to dispose of open space land in Wootton ā residents invited to have their say
West Northamptonshire Council has announced plans to dispose of a small section of open space land in Wootton ā and residents are being invited to submit their views.
12-year-old pedestrian taken to hospital and woman arrested on suspicion of drink driving following collision in Northampton
A 12-year-old girl has been taken to hospital following a collision in Northampton town centre.